Texas Legislature Has Additional Revenue, But Demands Are Great

Dr. Dale Funderburk, Texas A&M-Commerce economics professor, discusses news that the Texas Legislature will have close to $9 billion more in funding over the next two years thanks to the booming Texas economy. But the state comptroller says there are "IOUs" against that revenue that must be met before new spending can be approved.

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